MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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This is one of my favourite, quick and healthy evening meals. I chop all the vegetables up and pop them in the oven; the rest takes 5 minutes to pull together. I normally grill some lemony chicken to go with it, but it's delicious on its own.

Provided by Clare E-Foodie Jones

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large red onion, cut in eights
1 red pepper, cut in eights
1 yellow pepper, cut in eights
1 courgette, cut in 1/4 inch diagonal pieces
1 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 cup chopped of fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
60 g dried apricots, chopped
1 head garlic
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
50 g pine nuts, roasted
250 g couscous
350 ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a hot oven (200c) put the red onion, peppers, garlic and courgette in an oven proof dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • When roasted (approx 25 - 30mins )remove and place to one side until couscous ready.
  • Turn off oven and put pine nuts in for 5 mins as oven cools down - do not let burn.
  • In a heat proof bowl combine the couscous with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, juice and zests of lemon, lime and orange and hot chicken stock. Cover for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the apricots, chopped mint and coriander, pine nuts, roasted vegetables and roasted garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 156.6, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 16.9

lina omar
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ghulam Ishaq
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the roasted vegetables and the couscous, and they always ask for seconds.


Navidu Keashan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The roasted vegetables are sweet and savory, and the couscous is nutty and flavorful.


Sultan Butter
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of veggies in my fridge that need to be used up, and this recipe is a great way to do that.


Ihab Fakih
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The roasted vegetables are always perfectly cooked and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful.


Monira Akter
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Sazzad Khan Rubel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lee zee C
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The roasted vegetables are full of flavor and the couscous is a nice, hearty addition.


Nabuwule Phoebe
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Katsuyku
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This Mediterranean roasted vegetable couscous was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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